Day 4: Feeling better

Olivia slept through the night last night. She made some noises and I went into check at 12 and 3, but she didn't wake up and didn't take a bottle during the night. That's amazing when she feels good, but even more amazing when she is sick. She is feeling quite a lot better today. Not 100%, but better. It helps if I keep giving her Motrin every 6 hours, per the advice from her pediatrician today.

I didn't take Olivia for a walk this morning because I wanted to give her a day off to rest since the past two days have been so hard for her. The walks are hot even at 6:30, and I didn't think it would be comfortable with her rash, which was worse today. She was not as active as usual, but not as lethargic as Saturday and Sunday. She wouldn't eat (and still hasn't all day, except for about 10 blueberries and 3 animal crackers), but she is taking milk, water, and juice. At 8:30 this morning, Olivia's pediatrician's office called and wanted to see her today for a follow-up. I scheduled for 2 o'clock. In the mean time Olivia took an hour and a half nap from 9:30-11, which gave me time to cook for our friends' surprise 30th anniversary party. (I made this mac and cheese, and it was great! Plus fruit and veggie trays, which you see in the background of the next picture where Olivia is playing in her wagon while I am finishing up.) Olivia was mostly happy today, still a little more clingly than usual, and was using her pacifier quite a bit more than usual. She uses it for comfort, so I knew she wasn't feeling great. Even though her rash was worse today, she was fever free since yesterday.



After Dr. Roberts looked Olivia over, Dr. Roberts said she was confident this was a viral rash and she had seen three kids with the same thing today. The treatment: push fluids, give Motrin for pain (and it is painful since the rash extends to the inside of Olivia's throat, which makes it difficult to swallow--thus the drooling and not eating), and allow her to eat anything she will take. Dr. Roberts said when Olivia is fever free 24 hours, she is not contagious, so she can be around other people. Dr. Roberts also said to stop the oral antibiotics since I had only given her one dose so far and since they were totally unnecessary. The rash may last a week, but sunscreen is still okay to apply. (My question since we are outside a lot, and since we are going to Panama City over Memorial Day weekend.)

So, after all that, a nap, and a short dog walk, Olivia and I went to our neighbor's surprise anniversary party. She was in her element. She crawled after the little boys, pointed at the footballs the big boys were playing with, and squealed at the little girls and women. One little boy, Joe, particularly liked Olivia since every time he rolled or threw something to her, she gave it right back. She likes to share. I said to Joe, "You're a good sharer." He said, "She is, too. Her's cute." Haha! Here is a little video (staged) of them playing. It was even more cute when they were spontaneously playing!